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October 17, 2024 OHA Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, Florida (OHA) held its Board Meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Chair Brooks called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. This is the first (1st) meeting of the 2025 fiscal year.

I. PRESENT:
Vicki Brooks, Chair (1/0)
Brunilda Alfaro (1/0)
John Crossman (1/0)
Stephen Smith (1/0)

ABSENT:
Nancy Peed (0/1)
Brice Aikens, Esq. (0/1)

II. CLOSED SESSION: AUTHORIZATION TO SETTLE GWENDOLYN SHARDA BARRET VS. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ORLANDO, FL LAWSUIT
A closed session was held to discuss the Gwendolyn Sharda Barret vs. Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, FL lawsuit.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETINGS:
The following Minutes were not presented for approval because there was no quorum in the room.

  1. July 18, 2024
  2. September 19, 2024

IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Michael Simmons, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, presented the Financial, Moving to Work Compliance, and OHA Waiting List Impact reports.

V. PUBLIC HEARING

  1. Open Public Hearing
    Chair Brooks opened the Public Hearing at 2:19 p.m. Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, provided an overview of the Moving to Work Demonstration Program. She also explained the process and timeline for submitting the MTW Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She introduced Ms. Kesha Brown, MTW Budget Analyst, who presented a summary of the Moving to Work (MTW) Year 2026 Plan.

  2. Close Public Hearing
    There was one comment from Commissioner Smith. Chair Brooks closed the Public Hearing at 2:36 p.m.

VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There was no Public Appearance.

VII. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA
There was no quorum in the room, so the following Resolutions were not considered for approval.

  1. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.: 101724-A
    AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO CHARGE OFF COLLECTION LOSSES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING FROM MARCH 1, 2024, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024, RETROACTIVE TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

  2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.: 101724-B
    AUTHORIZE THE APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($107,885) FOR U.S. COATING SPECIALIST, LLC TO REPLACE THE ROOF AT LORNA DOONE APARTMENTS

  3. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.: 101724-B
    AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8.2: HOLIDAY OF THE ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL TO INCLUDE THE STATE HOLIDAY TO COMMEMORATE THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
None

VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS

  1. INITIATIVES TO IMPACT HOMELESSNESS
    Ms. Thelma Mungen, Assistant to the President/CEO, presented the report.

  2. WEST OAKS APARTMENTS UPDATE
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President and Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on West Oaks Apartments.

  3. ANTIOCH MANOR APARTMENTS UPDATE
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President and Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on Antioch Manor Apartments.

  4. SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY UPDATE
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President and Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on the Sanford Housing Authority (SHA).

  5. CONFERENCES AND TRAVEL
    Vivian Bryant, President/CEO, informed the Board of the upcoming upcoming conference

  6. STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT UPDATE
    Ms. Brenda Woodbury, Tenant Integrity Director, presented the update.

  7. OPEN FORUM - ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS

    1. Communications point to advocacy
      Commissioner Crossman stated that Communications and Advocacy are two separate items. Ms. Bryant asked for clarification on advocacy and asked if the board could wait for the Strategic Plan to be completed to address communications.

    2. Seventh Board Member Update
      Ms. Bryant informed the Board that OHA has not heard from the City of Orlando regarding the appointment of the seventh Board member. Commissioner Crossman asked if OHA could contact the City to follow up. Attorney Gilmore explained the process.

  8. PRESIDENT/CEO PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
    Ms. Bryant did not have a report at the time of the meeting but stated that she would report regularly.

  9. NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
    There was no quorum to hold the nomination of officers.

  10. REQUEST TO CHANGE THE NOVEMBER 2024 BOARD MEETING TO NOVEMBER 7, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M.
    The Board granted OHA's request to change the November 2024 board meeting date.

IX. OLD BUSINESS
None

X. NEW BUSINESS
None

XI. PRESIDENT/CEO'S REPORT

Ms. Bryant discussed the following:

  1. National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) National Convention

  2. Hurricane Milton

XII. CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Brooks did not have a report.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:36 pm.